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The services involving law-related matters such as the issuing of legal opinion,filing and pleading, as well as the issuing and defending of law suits among many others.

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waiver

Law; General law

A voluntary and intentional relinquishment of something, especially some known rights. It can be done by express statement or by conduct.

war crimes

Law; General law

Brutal crimes committed by a country's armed forces during a war. Such acts are done in violation of international laws, treaties and practices regarding military conflict ...

ward

Law; General law

A person who is under the care of a guardian appointed or confirmed by a court of law. Usually, a ward can be a minor or an incompetent person who is incapable of taking care of ...

warranty

Law; General law

A promise made by the seller of a product to the buyer regarding the performance of the product or for doing something.

warrant of committal

Law; General law

The power of a judge or magistrate in some countries to enforce a judgment against a person or corporation. This action is initiated when the person or corporation refuses or ...

will

Law; General law

A legal document which is executed by a person to distribute his estates on the event of his death.

writ

Law; General law

An order issuing from a court of justice and requiring the performance of a specified act, or giving authority and commission to have it done.